Lot #: 245
Price Realized: $517.50
($450 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 9 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
Rare Four-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Drape-and-Tassel Design, Stamped "J EATON", South River, NJ origin, second quarter 19th century, highly-ovoid jug with semi-squared spout and ribbed handle, decorate with a brushed, stylized drape-and-tassel motif. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and handle terminals. Rare mark with impressive form and size. Several shallow chips to underside at bottom edge. Several chips to handle, including a 1 1/4" chip to edge of handle. A chip to top of spout. A 3" hairline from rim on reverse. H 16 1/4".
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